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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

Workmen secure a J-2 engine onto the S-IVB (second) stage thrust structure. As part of Marshall Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc385
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Mar 19, 1998

KSC-98pc385

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter-2 (PMA-2) is processed in KSC's Space Station...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc296
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Feb 17, 1998

KSC-98pc296

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)-2, seen here in its yellow workstand, is moved on...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0891
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Apr 24, 2001

KSC-01PP-0891

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mike Cosgrove (left) and Bob Petrie (right), both with Boeing_Rocketdyne, look over...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0895
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Apr 24, 2001

KSC-01pp0895

Workers in the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility prepare a new Space Shuttle main engine (block 2...

KSC
NASA image: IVA prep for the Mir 24 crew
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Nov 20, 1997

IVA prep for the Mir 24 crew

Various views of activities surrounding the Mir 24 crew's preparation for an intravehicular activity (IVA) in the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0894
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01pp0894

Workers in the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility get a new Space Shuttle main engine (block 2 engine)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0893
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Apr 24, 2001

KSC-01pp0893

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking over the upgraded Space Shuttle main engine (block 2 engine) in the Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0892
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Apr 24, 2001

KSC-01pp0892

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mike Cosgrove (front) and Bob Petrie (behind), both with Boeing/Rocketdyne, look over...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0901
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01pp0901

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The transport vehicle carrying a new block 2 engine leaves the Space Station Main...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0905
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01pp0905

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A new block 2 engine, situated on a giant forklift, is moved toward the aft of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0896
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01pp0896

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility oversee lifting a new...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0897
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01pp0897

Workers in the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility oversee the movement of a new Space Shuttle main engine...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0907
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01pp0907

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The new block 2 engine for the orbiter Atlantis is moved into place next to the other...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0908
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01PP-0908

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The new block 2 engine for the orbiter Atlantis is moved into place next to the other...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0906
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Apr 25, 2001

KSC-01pp0906

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the giant forklift moves closer to Atlantis, workers keep watch as the new block 2...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc298
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Feb 17, 1998

KSC-98pc298

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians and workers observe preparations to join the Pressurized Mating Adapter...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-1011-2-15
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Sep 7, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-1011-2-15

Viking 2 A utopian bright summer afternoon on Mars -- Looking south from Viking 2 on September 7, 1976 the...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-02PD-1019
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Jun 18, 2002

KSC-02PD-1019

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), a container is lowered...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1002
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Jun 17, 2002

KSC-02pd1002

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), the Comet Nucleus Tour...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1017
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Jun 18, 2002

KSC-02pd1017

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), the Comet Nucleus Tour...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1018
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Jun 18, 2002

KSC-02pd1018

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), a container is lifted...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc295
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Feb 17, 1998

KSC-98pc295

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)-2 for the International Space Station (ISS), seen...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1016
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Jun 18, 2002

KSC-02pd1016

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft, mated to the upper stage of its launch...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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